Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology

Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT) is a public research university located in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It is a member of Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City and one of the three largest universities of technology in the country. HCMUT specializes in technology, industry, and management.

Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT) has a long and rich history, dating back to its founding in 1957 as the School of Engineering of the University of Saigon. The school was established to meet the growing demand for engineers in South Vietnam, which was experiencing rapid economic development at the time.

In 1962, the School of Engineering was renamed the National Center of Technology. In 1972, it was upgraded to the National Institute of Technology, which became the leading institution in South Vietnam for training technical engineers and subject matter experts.

After the Vietnam War in 1975, the National Institute of Technology was renamed the Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology. The university continued to expand and develop during the postwar years, and it is now one of the leading universities of technology in Vietnam.

In 1995, HCMUT became a member of Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM). VNU-HCM is a multidisciplinary university system that is one of the most prestigious universities in Vietnam.

HCMUT has played a significant role in the development of Vietnam's science and technology sector. The university has trained thousands of engineers and scientists who have gone on to work in key industries such as manufacturing, energy, and information technology. HCMUT is also a leading center for scientific research, and its faculty have made significant contributions to a variety of fields.

HCMUT is a highly selective university, and its graduates are in high demand from employers in Vietnam and around the world. The university is committed to providing its students with a high-quality education and to preparing them for success in their careers.

Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology is ranked as the #9 top university in Vietnam during 2025.